This 2017 interactive webinar presented the results of the feedback that Open North collected from more than 250 newcomer settlement
Refugee Pathways to Settlement
This 2017 video explained the different pathways for refugees coming to Canada, including privately-sponsored refugees, government-assisted refugees, blended visa office-referred
Social Media, Technology and Settlement Services
For the cohort of Syrian refugees, there has been a rise in the use of social media, such as WhatsApp
E-Symposium: Newcomer Women – Barriers, Challenges & Supports
Women often face multiple barriers when accessing settlement and language programming. It can be difficult to find appropriate transportation, childcare,
The Syrian Refugee Initiative in BC
This 2017 meeting brought together stakeholders from across the province to integrate insights from the Syrian Refugee Initiative and identify
Virtual Learning Exchange: February 22, 2017
During this 2017 Virtual Learning Exchange, participants were able to connect with community stakeholders involved in the settlement & integration
Assisting Foreign Workers Who Face Risks of Abuse
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Province of BC have developed an expedited open work permit application process
Forum: Anti-Racism & Anti-Hate Initiatives – Supporting the Integration of Refugees in Our Communities
This forum was a combined in-person and online event bringing together community organizers and experts in the anti-racism and anti-hate
E-Symposium: Using Physical & Social Activities as Opportunities for Newcomer Integration
Participating in physical and social activities are various ways how newcomers can become integrated into a community. Many of these
Interprovincial Mobility and Secondary Migration in BC; Issue 37
When newcomers come to Canada, their decisions about where to settle are affected by a number of factors. Although many
